A person who wants to become a private hire driver and work with Uber, Bolt & mini cabs or to work as a chauffeur driver, must have a PCO licence. Before making the application, the applicant needs to make sure that he/she holds the DVLA licence for at least three years
You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of applying. There is no upper age limit if you meet the other licensing requirements.
You must hold a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, or other EEA state driving license that’s three years or older.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
You must be of good character. To establish this, you will be required to undertake an ‘enhanced’ criminal records check.
You must be medically fit meeting the DVLA Group 2 standards. In most cases, this will mean that you will have to undergo a medical examination with someone who has access to your full medical history.
You will need to undertake a topographical skill assessment test from an accredited assessment centre.
PCO stands for Public Carriage Office, a Department of Transport for London (TfL), responsible for issuing private-hire licences. For your complete peace of mind, let our team of Specialists at London PCO licence and training centre take care of the whole application process for you.
A person who wants to become a private hire driver and work with Uber, Bolt & mini cabs or to work as a chauffeur driver, must have a PCO licence. Before making the application, the applicant needs to make sure that he/she holds the DVLA licence for at least three years.
The PCO licence is indispensable for legal employment; without it, facing hefty fines is inevitable. It’s a prerequisite for those aspiring to drive for Uber, Bolt, mini cabs, or as a chauffeur.
Applicants must hold a DVLA licence for three years before applying. Each badge is valid for three years, renewable thereafter. Our training ensures you pass assessments and secure your PCO licence swiftly and confidently.
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